Following a steep rise in cases across the region, the whole of the North East has been named as an area that will receive additional support. You can read the latest statement from LA7 leaders. There are no additional restrictions on the area or residents but with cases of Covid higher than ever before everyone is asked to continue to act carefully and responsibly. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. See Covid-19 advice and information for advice on how to stay safe. Thank you for playing your part in helping to keep the North East open and protect others.

Children and Young People's Services

Children and Young People's Services bring together a number of functions to help support children, young people and families in County Durham.

The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services is John Pearce.

There are two service areas within Children and Young People's Services:

There is also a service within Adult and Health Services that provides commissioning services for Children and Young People's Services.

We:

protect vulnerable people from harm as part of our statutory duty, working with local partners
work with schools and partner organisations to ensure that children and young people are supported to achieve, attain and be prepared for adulthood
help children and young people make positive and healthy choices
support a range of intervention and prevention services to improve outcomes for families
work with the police and other partners to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
look after children and young people in public care and care leavers
provide adoption services